Rudi visiting the Lions
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If you drafted Kevin Smith with any kind of a decent pick, this sucks. According to Adam Schefter of NFLN, Rudi Johnson is visiting the Lions.
Johnson will come cheap, but should bother Kevin Smith’s carries too much. Still, it doesn’t make me feel any better.
Micah’s 2008 NFL predictions
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You can read Perry’s predictions, and be lost, or you can read my predictions and find out exactly what is going to happen this year in the NFL.
Vernon Gholston stinks
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
People come up to me on the street and ask me all the time, “Micah, who do you think will be the biggest bust this year in football?” So I’ll address that here.
My pick: Vernon Gholston. He was the 6th-overall pick in April and so far is stinking up the joint. [...]
Pats waive Chad Jackson
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
A source has told Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe that the Patriots have waived former 2nd-round pick Chad Jackson. The star from U. of Florida never really caught on with the team, losing his #3 spot to Jabar Gaffney in the preseason.
“Hard Knocks” cuts
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The Cowboys have released a few players that you may have come to know while watching HBO’s Hard Knocks.
WR Danny Amendola, who played the loveable white receiver on the show, was cut. We can just hear the Hard Knocks music playing as Amendola cleans out his locker.
Keon Lattimore, who played Ray Lewis’s brother even [...]
Bucs cut Simms
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The football team in Tampa Bay has released QB Chris Simms. Not a huge surprise, but worth noting.
***notes***
Fred Taylor likes to rock the party
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Jaguars RB Fred Taylor was arrested early this morning outside of a Miami nightclub and charged with disorderly conduct.
Taylor was not taken to jail. He was released on his own recognizance and promised to show up to court.
Authorities say they were planning on taking him to the station, but [...]
Bengals cut Willie Anderson
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Veteran Bengals right tackle was cut today for apparently refusing to take a pay cut. He was entering his 13th season and had already lost his starting job to Stacy Andrews (brother of the Eagles Shawn Andrews).
“They wanted me to take a pay cut,” he said. “I wouldn’t do it.”
Said Anderson, “I pretty much [...]
Poor Jimmy Smith
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Former Jaguar great Jimmy Smith is at it again. We think he has a problem. He was arrested early this morning and charged with DUI in Deval County, FL. They also found weed in his possession.
Smith was suspended four games in 2003 for violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
Two years ago, Smith [...]
Vick plans to play in NFL again
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Michael Vick recently said through some metal bars that he plans to play again in the NFL.
“My plan is to go back into playing football,” Vick said, possibly or not possibly knowing that he has no choice in the matter.
Michael Huyghue, commissioner of the new UFL, said he plans to pursue Vick, although Vick said [...]
Rudi getting cut?
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A league source has told PFT that the Bengals were trying to trady Rudi Johnson, but plan to cut him today instead. Apparently, they couldn’t get anything for him. No kidding?
But, this doesn’t mean you should take him off of your board for your fantasy draft this weekend. If he’s there really [...]
DeSean Jackson preseason highlights
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This kid looks like he can play:
Giants to cut two QB’s
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What in the hell happened to Andre Woodson? Remember when he was supposed to be an elite QB at Kentucky and worthy of a high draft pick? Well now, according to Adam Shefter of NFLN, the Giants plan to cut Woodson and backup journeyman Anthony Wright at the QB position.
Ricky is the starter
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The Dolphins depth chart was released recently and it names Ricky Williams as the starting running back over Ronnie Brown. But buyer beware, fantasy leaguers. You can rest assured that Brown will get his carries and they will rotate during the season.
Our suggestion? Find out who will be the goal-line [...]
It’s easy for Perry to keep buying booze?
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A study cited by Scientific American magazine says that 3/4 of visibly intoxicated sports fans at games have no problems getting more booze. Perry has known this for years.
The article also says that minors have had access to booze as well. It continues:
“An additional public health service accomplished by the study was that [...]
Beckett to visit Dr. James Andrews
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The hilarious part is that Terry Francona is calling the visit precautionary. Anyone that knows anything about sports injuries knows that it’s never good when you hear “Dr. James Andrews.”
Josh Beckett is visiting Andrews to check out his ailing right elbow.
“I think the best word I can use is we’re just [...]
Yay, Phillies get Matt Stairs
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports.com reports that the Phillies have acquired Matt Stairs from the Toronto Blue Jays in return from an unknown prospect (Unknown? Way to get the scoop, Ken!).
Stairs is hitting .250 with 11 HR’s and 44 RBI’s this year, and was designated for assignment this week. That means, he [...]
Brandon Marshall will play Week 2
By Perry | 7 Comments
Denver Broncos super stud wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension reduced to one game. The suspension was originally set for three games, stemming from Marshall violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
He’ll also forfeit his pay for an additional game, for a two-game total of $52,352.
Marshall will miss the opening game against the [...]
Pacman headed for trouble?
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
A league source has told PFT that in the last few weeks, Pacman has been at it again. According to the source, he’s still going out to clubs and engaging in the kind of behavior that got him in this predicament in the first place.
From PFT:
“My money is Pacman gets in trouble by Week [...]
How internet rumors get started, by Kevin Burnett
By Perry | 1 Comment
Fourth-year linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys Kevin Burnett writes for a blog on the Dallas Cowboys’ website. Kevin attended Tennessee University, but obviously not for educational purposes. Read his blog articles and you will understand what I mean.
Anyway, Burnett wrote about how he has a hunch that something is in the works between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona [...]
Pacman reinstated
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Not shocking. ESPN’s Ed Werder is reporting that Commissioner Goodell has informed the Cowboys that Pacman Jones will be reinstated for Week 1.
We already knew this. When they said he could practice with the team, it was only a matter of him not getting into any trouble before he’d be back for the [...]
Fantasy Turd League: Roster deadline, Sept 18th
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If you would like to be part of the first ever Fantasy Turd League, please email your roster to me before September 18th. Please read league details below.
Due to the lack of Fantasy Turd League software and the difficulty of a draft strategy we will be running this league rotisserie style.
What is rotisserie style? There will [...]
Phillies/Mets really don’t like each other
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A few months ago Mets 3B David Wright was asked if the Mets genuinely dislike the Phillies. He basically said yes, and that it was more than one might think. He said (to paraphrase) “they hate us and we hate them.”
He was speaking about how intense the rivalry has become the [...]
Nine-year old flamethrower banned
By Micah Warren | 6 Comments
I’m sure you’ve seen this by now, but we had to post. Jericho Scott, a nine-year old pitcher who throws 40-mph gas (that’s heat when you are nine), is suing his Connecticut little league because they banned him from pitching.
“He is a very skilled player, a very hard thrower,” Peter Noble, attorney [...]
The Kiko pose
By Perry | 2 Comments
Thanks to loyal OTR reader Pavlovic, more incredible information has been discovered about the Fernando Torres pose. Torres, a member of the Spain National team, strikes his pose out of respect to Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón, also known as ‘Kiko.’
Kiko is a former legendary striker for the Spain National team whom he played for from 1992 to [...]
Shawn Merriman is going to play
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It was revealed this month that San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawn Merriman has two torn ligaments in his left knee. Merriman met with four different specialists to seek their opinion on whether or not he should play or opt for surgery. All four doctors advised him to do the latter and go under the knife.
Despite [...]
Martellus Bennett might not last long
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Cowboys rookie TE Martellus Bennett sounds to us like he’s a big baby who lacks motivation. After being selected in the 2nd round this year, he’s been seen on HBO’s Hard Knocks getting talking-to’s from a variety of coaches.
Now, he is crying that Jason Witten doesn’t like him. Bennett said this is what [...]
Sammy Dalembert pumps money into real estate market
By Perry | 5 Comments
Philadelphia 76er Samuel Dalembert splurged and purchased a home in Boca Raton for $4 million. For anyone who wants to visit the shot-blocking extraordinaire you can visit him at 899 N.E. 76th Street, Boca Raton, FL (also 899 NE Orchid Bay Drive, Boca Raton, FL).
The property last sold for $2.95 million back in October 2003. According [...]
Northcutt is Rae Carruth, Jr.
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Our pals at TMZ.com (they know who we are), are reporting that a former girlfriend of Jags WR Dennis Northcutt is suing him because he conspired to have her beaten up while she was four months pregnant.
Sharri Henry says that he got his cousin to “maliciously assault, beat, strike and batter Plaintiff, her face and [...]
Harvey signs
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Derrick Harvey, the 8th overall pick in the NFL and the last remaining rookie holdout, has finally agreed to a deal with the Jaguars (says John Clayton).
The Jags traded way up to get Harvey at the #8 slot. Too far in OTR’s opinion. That probably had something to do with their [...]
MLB institutes instant replay
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Starting on Thursday, if a team is starting a new series, instant replay will be used for home run balls.
That’s basically it for that. Read more about it here.
I had a better solution to determine home runs without using instant replay, but Bud Selig didn’t want any part of it. I suggested bigger [...]
Kevin Duckworth has passed away
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Former Portland Trailblazer, San Antonio Spur, Washington Bullet, Milwaukee Buck, and Los Angeles Clipper Kevin Duckworth died on Monday as he was headed to host a free basketball clinic in Oregon.
The cause of death is still to be determined by a medical examiner. He was only 44 years young.
The seven-footer was a two-time NBA allstar and [...]
The Fernando Torres pose
By Perry | 3 Comments
Thanks to OTR reader Kev, we have discovered it’s possible Fernando Torres started the pose that is now associated with Usain Bolt. This is huge news.
However, it does look like there is a slight difference in techniques. Usain Bolt points diagonally to the sky with his index fingers (see post below). Torres points with all fingers [...]
The Usain Bolt pose
By Perry | 5 Comments
For the people that didn’t watch the Olympics this summer let me inform you about the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. The 22-year old Jamaican won the gold medal in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4 x 100m relay. He didn’t just win the gold medal in these races, he completely shattered [...]
Brady has deep bone bruise
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According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Tom Brady (the QB of the New England Patriots) has a “deep bone bruise” in his foot. The team initially feared that it was a stress fracture, but a CT scan said otherwise.
“Whether I play, or don’t play, I’d be ready no matter what,” Brady said through an interpreter. [...]
John Maine back to the DL
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Mets pitcher John Maine will visit the Mark Prior List for the second time this season with a bone spur in his shoulder.
“I was told the thing I wanted to hear — that nothing could really make it any worse, which is why I wanted to try to pitch through it,” Maine said. “It just [...]
Kiwanuka back to the d-line
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The inevitable has happened. The Giants have moved Mathias Kiwanuka from linebacker back to his natural position of defensive end.
The Giants are continuing talks with Michael Strahan about un-retiring, but regardless, this move makes sens. We never thought he was all that great/comfortable at strong side linebacker. He’s been a [...]
DeSean won’t start
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Eagles rookie WR DeSean Jackson, who has been phenomenal so far this preseason, will not start in the absence of Kevin Curtis according to offensive coordinator Marty Mornhingweg.
The reason is that Jackson is best suited to play the flanker, or “Z,” position in the offense. The flanker is typically off the line of scrimmage [...]
Rudi Johnson getting shopped?
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According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Bengals are shopping RB Rudi Johnson. Mort says that the Bengals want a “real receiver” in return.
OTR doubts that the Bengals could get much for the injured running back. These reports also could indicate that they may cut him outright if they can’t fetch anything in [...]
Vin Scully talks too much
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
When we talk about royal a-holes in sports, many names come to mind. Pacman Jones, Chris Henry, etc. You know the usual suspects.
But baseball has a good ol’ fashioned a-hole too. He’s well-known as an a-hole by just about every teammate he’s ever had. That man is Jeff Kent.
We are a [...]
Advice on fantasy football running backs
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
You can click this link and learn something or you can continue to draft kickers in the 6th round.
OTR’s First Annual Fantasy Football Draft
By Perry | 19 Comments
I want to remind everyone that our first annual fantasy football draft will be on Thursday the 28th (this Thursday) at 6:15 EST. I believe everyone has confirmed that they are aware of the date and time. To confirm this is true, every team member is required to talk smack within comments underneath this post [...]
We know about Osi
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Don’t worry, OTR knows the New York Football Giants have announced that Osi Umenyiora is done for the season. PFT is reporting that Osi might be back in October, but we highly doubt that over here.
We also know that Michael Strahan is considering coming back for $8 million.
PHOTO CAPTION: Will we see Michael Strahan in a [...]
Matt Leinart reaching Ryan Leaf status?
By Perry | 1 Comment
On Saturday night, Matt Leinart matched his GPA with his quarterback rating. 2.8!!! Way to go, Matt! Leinart went 4 for 12 with three interceptions.
The end result is the Arizona Cardinals are getting ready to name Kurt Warner the starting quarterback for the season opener against the San Franciso 49ers.
PHOTO CAPTION: Warner’s technique is to always [...]
Denver Nuggets resign J.R. Smith
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The Denver Nuggets resigned 22-year old swingman J.R. Smith today to a three-year contract.
Smith was the 18th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft out of St Benedict’s Prep in Lakewood, New Jersey. He made himself eligible for the draft despite signing a letter of intent to play with the Tar Heels of North Carolina.
PHOTO CAPTION: [...]
Boston Celtics sign Darius Miles
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Free agent Darius Miles signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics today.
Darius hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2005/06 season after having microfracture surgery in his right knee. However, Ainge feels confident that Miles is completely healthy, “He’s healthy. He has a great attitude. He’s ready to resume his career,” said Ainge.
Darius could [...]
Things you shouldn’t say
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
Buried in an article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (where in the hell did that name come from?) is a quote from Buffalo Bills former first-round pick and current backup QB J.P. Losman. Losman wanted to be traded this offseason, but wasn’t, most likely due to the fact that no other team wanted [...]
Wagner out three more weeks
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While the Mets have refused to put a timetable on Billy Wagner’s return, the initial assessment is that he’ll be out another three weeks. Supposedly, his elbow is getting worse and the only prescription is more cowbell.
The Mets need him badly. The shaky bullpen was problematic even with Wagner. It’s [...]
Fantasy Football Tip
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
Do not, under any circumstances, listen to a word ESPN’s Matt Berry has to say. I’m not joking. I watched this guy last year on ESPN’s pregame Countdown show or whatever and couldn’t believe what he was saying.
First of all, never trust a guy that pronounces a hard “g” in “Edgerrin.” The [...]
Does CBS Sports read OTR?
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
Gregg Doyel of CBSSportsline.com may just be a closet OTR reader. He penned this article calling Philly fans babies for not being able take Rollins’ criticism. This whole issue has sparked a huge debate/argument so let’s keep it going.
He leads with:
“Tough? My ass. Philly fans aren’t tough. Philly fans are exactly what Jimmy [...]
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